Course Outline
Getting Started: Your Canva Workspace
- Creating and signing into an account
- An overview of the home page and editor
- Beginning a project from scratch or using a template
Finding and Choosing Templates: Editing Them Safely
- Searching for templates based on type and purpose
- Replacing placeholder text and images
- Distinguishing between free and premium elements
Core Design Elements: Text, Images, and Shapes
- Adding and positioning text boxes
- Inserting images and basic shapes
- Configuring page backgrounds
Colour and Font Choices: Keeping It Readable
- Selecting colour combinations that ensure readability
- Pairing fonts with the tone and target audience
- Reusing consistent colours and fonts across designs
Uploading and Organising Your Own Files
- Uploading photos from computers or mobile devices
- Organizing uploads into structured folders
- Reusing personal files across multiple projects
Everyday Social Media Posts
- Optimal sizes for popular social platforms
- Simple layout structures for announcements
- Maintaining a consistent visual identity
Flyers, Notices, Invitations, and Certificates
- Creating simple flyers for events and promotions
- Drafting notices and internal announcements
- Designing invitations and basic certificates
Simple Presentations and Short Documents
- Constructing a concise slide deck
- Ensuring consistent slide layouts
- Creating one-page handouts and documents
Photo Basics: Cropping and Background Removal
- Cropping and resizing images
- Straightening and making simple adjustments
- Removing backgrounds with a single click
Canva AI Helpers: Beginner Tools
- Using Magic Design for rapid initiation
- Utilizing Magic Write for drafting short texts
- Reviewing and refining AI-generated suggestions
Exporting and Sharing: Formats and Options
- Selecting file types for print or digital display
- Downloading and saving final designs
- Sharing via link or invitation
Your First Project: From Blank Page to Finished Piece
- Planning the message and identifying the audience
- Constructing the design step by step
- Performing final checks and exporting the file
Requirements
- No prior design experience is necessary.
- Proficiency in basic computer operations and web browsing.
- A Canva account (the free tier is adequate for most exercises).
Target Audience
- Administrative and support personnel.
- Assistants and coordinators responsible for producing routine materials.
- Trainers and team members lacking a design background.
Testimonials (3)
What I liked most about the training was the technical color and video performance theory session. It helped me clearly understand the reasoning behind key production decisions, such as why specific frame rates are chosen for different types of videos and how particular color spaces impact visual quality and performance. Having this theoretical foundation made the technical concepts more meaningful and easier to apply in practical scenarios.
Jason Lee
Course - Adobe Creative Cloud (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Animate, and Character Animator) for Beginners
Marko was very knowledgeable, friendly and explained in a very clear way. He also brought so many use cases, examples from his broad experience and was super interactive with us.
Delia Roxana Isfan-Stan
Course - Adobe Acrobat: PDF Creation and Editing
Marko’s openness to answer all our questions
